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Over the last couple of
years a claim of medical negligence has become more frequent as many
people are aware that there is a risk of medical negligence, for
example, wrong prescription being prescribed by a doctor or even the
failure to diagnose symptoms in time leading to complications.
Unlike with personal
Injury it is not easy to prove clinical negligence and even if the
claimant shows that there was a breach of the duty of care he will not
succeed unless it can be shown that the breach caused damage. Clinical
negligence cases are more often than not complex in nature. It
is therefore, important that any solicitor you engage to handle
this type of work has not only a thorough knowledge of the law, but also
a comprehensive grasp of the medical issues which inevitably arise
How long you have to
bring a claim for clinical negligence? In general an adult has
three years from the date of the alleged negligence to bring a claim.
However, there are exceptions to this and the court has discretion to
extend the period. The limitation period does not apply to children
(here the three years will start on the 18th birthday) or to mental
patients (someone unable to manage his affairs). So, in cases where
children are severely brain damaged at birth, there is no time limit to
the bringing of a claim.
At Sandhill
Solicitors, we have a specialist qualified partner in
dealing with cases of this type. Cases involving children, Brain
Damage & Spinal Injury, Dental malpractice, Laser Eye Surgery,
Pressure Sores, Drug Errors, Surgical Mishaps, Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery
fall into this area of law.
If you need to
discuss your case regarding clinical negligence or want to make a claim
then please contact us by telephone or complete the personal
injury query form.
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